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Tomato Paste

Sauces

Concentrated tomatoes cooked down to a thick paste. Adds deep tomato flavor and body to sauces.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

Reduce 3 tbsp sauce to get 1 tbsp paste

Simmer tomato sauce until very thick. Takes 10-15 min.

✅Best for: any tomato paste application

⚠️Not for: when in a hurry

1 tbsp ketchup per 1 tbsp paste

Sweeter and thinner. Adds sugar and vinegar. Works in a pinch.

✅Best for: stews, chili, meatloaf

⚠️Not for: Italian sauces, recipes needing pure tomato

Blend and reduce 1/2 cup to get 2 tbsp

Blend until smooth, simmer to thicken. More work but good flavor.

✅Best for: sauces, soups, stews

⚠️Not for: convenience

1:1

Deeper, sweeter, more complex flavor. Slightly different but delicious.

✅Best for: pasta sauces, bruschetta, marinades

⚠️Not for: recipes needing neutral tomato